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Stylish Country Cottage, Henley, Oxfordshire

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, books
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Henley-on-Thames, England
  • Badgemore Park
    8 min drive
  • Henley Bridge
    9 min drive
  • Leander Club
    9 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    46 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stylish Country Cottage, Henley, Oxfordshire

The Old School house is a stylish and luxurious period cottage in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Located 10 mins from the historic town of Henley-on-Thames in the village of Highmoor, just 1 hr from London and 30 mins from Oxford. Newly renovated to the highest standard, it boasts wonderful facilities: superbly equipped kitchen, 5 star bedding, beautifully appointed bathrooms, spacious entertaining space, stunning art collection. A charming local pub within 100 metres.

This beautifully renovated property mixes contemporary art with decorative antiques and vintage items to present a stylish and homely interior.

Parking: Strictly two cars outside of the house and additional cars to be parked in carpark of the Rising Sun pub

Entrance Hall:
Small entrance hall with rustic French earthenware ceramics and a large coat cupboard.

Sitting room:
Very spacious with twin sofas to comfortably seat 8/9 guests. There is no terrestrial TV (renters should bring their Smart TV logins for Netflix), music dock and a working fireplace (logs provided).

Dining Room:
Long refrectory table to seat 10. Separate larder off dining room with drinks fridge.

Study:
Sofa (which converts to sofa bed), TV, desk with a lovely view onto the garden through French windows. This cosy room can double up as a study, children's playroom/ TV room or become the perfect bedroom for a guest.

Utility Room:
Fully equipped with washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, iron, clothes horse. All newly purchased.

Downstairs loo

Kitchen:
Fully equipped to the highest standard with electric Aga, microwave, oven, Nespresso machine, electric whisk, scales, all manner of pans, casserole dishes, serving platters and baking equipment.

Breakfast room: off the kitchen there is a table that seats 8 for casual dining

Master bedroom:
King bed and plenty of wardrobe space, beautiful en suite bathroom

Bedroom 2: The trunk room has lots of character with antique trunks as bedside tables, leather bound books, leather club chair and an ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 3: Bunk room

Bedroom 4: This room has a French vibe with a beautiful French bed and tapestry fabric on the upholstered chair.

The bunk room and bedroom 4 share the family shower room which has a stunning double sized shower.

This is an independent property rented for self catering in its entirety so all areas are available to guests.

Check out: Please note that there is a linen charge of £55 to left in cash in the envelope provided on departure. The front door key is to be returned to the key safe on departure not to be left within the house. Bins must be taken out and rubbish properly segregated.

Any problems and the host will be available to answer your queries throughout your stay.

On the doorstep:

The Rising Sun is a charming local pub less than 100 metres away. The Crooked Billet in Stoke Row is very atmospheric and provides a more gastronomic menu.

There is a lovely interiors shop called Life in Nettlebed and a coffee shop / deli called the Field Kitchen which will also takes orders for outside catering.

As an area of outstanding natural beauty and there are some wonderful walks all around. It is also the perfect topography for keen cyclists.

10 minutes away:
Boats of all sizes and canoes can be hired from Hobbs of Henley or simply walk along the tow paths to enjoy the river. The River and Rowing Museum in Henley is also worth a visit and has an interesting exhibition programme.

For those looking for entertainment for young children, Stonor Park has a wonderful adventure playground.

Shopping:
There is a Tesco superstore and Waitrose in Henley.

There are also lovely local shops in both Henley and 25 minutes away in Marlow with Reading just 20 minutes away and Bicester Village Retail Park only 35 minutes away for the really keen shopper.

You will find a train station in Henley-on-Thames which is 10 minutes drive away. For faster more frequent trains see Reading (15 mins), Maidenhead (25 mins) and High Wycombe (25 mins).

Chiltern cars provide a good local taxi service.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Thames Path. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • 5 minutes by car from Chiltern Hills and 8 minutes from Badgemore Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sarah Percy-Davis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

House
Stylish Country Cottage Henley Oxfordshire
Stylish Country Cottage, Henley, Oxfordshire Henley-on-Thames

Stylish Country Cottage, Henley, Oxfordshire Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Strategic Work Meeting Amplified by a Great Space
This was an incredible property! It was tucked away and had enough space, including space where each one of my colleagues could step away and have separate meetings during our time. The garden was lovely. The short walk to Rising Suns pub was a great and delicious convenience to us. The cleanliness and the decorations of the property led to invigorating conversations with my colleagues. And even the extra little touches such as the different connector wires to the TV for displaying from the laptop with genius! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

keely f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
The property was really lovely, well presented, clean and had everything we needed for our long weekend stay. The only thing that I couldn't understand was that there wasn't a door on the third bedroom, the description of the property states that the bathroom was to be shared by the third and fourth bedrooms so I couldn't quite understand why the door wasn't put on the bedroom as there was no privacy? The other two bedrooms had en-suites so it didn't affect them. Maybe a review of that layout needs to be addressed, but apart from that there were no other issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovelh stay in Highmoor
We stayed in a lovely property - clean, functioning, very pleasant and tasteful. It allowed us to share some great family times, and take advantage of the many things to see and do around Henley. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay
This was our 3rd year staying at this property and it never disappoints. House and garden are beautiful and Sarah provides a seamless check in process. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Festive stay
3 generations of family plus dog stayed over the Christmas period and the house was perfect for our needs and we loved the Christmas tree! Plenty of space for all, clean, beautifully decorated in character to the house, en-suites appreciated, loved having the fire on after woodland walks from the door. Great location easy for accessing Henley and local National Trust properties and we managed a lovely meal at the pub too. Would definitely return - thank you for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
This location was great for our purpose of attending a family wedding nearby. The house provided spaces to congregate when we wanted or to spread out into separate spaces. Easy access to Oxford and many great eating opportunities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A memorable stay in a beautiful home
We have just enjoyed the most wonderful week with three generations of family staying here. This house is in a perfect location to enjoy country England, but having the convenience of Oxford, Reading, Windsor an easy commute gave us plenty to do. Thank you Sarah for being a wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful countryside and house
With gorgeous Chiltern walks from the door, and a pub 50 yards away, this is the perfect country retreat and only an hour from West London....why go further?
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat stay - lovely
This was our second year staying at The Old School House and once again we had a wonderful stay. House is well taken care of with lovely furnishings and we love the area. The Rising Sun pub down the road is an absolutely wonderful local spot! We’ve already booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
The School House was a perfect property for our visit. We live in the States having moved from the Henley area back in 1981. It has been our intention to bring our grandchildren here, once they were old enough, to discover their roots. We stayed the entire month of March and was able to rotate granddaughters from the States and family members from other parts of England into the house. The house felt like home, it is spacious, clean and very accommodating. Sarah is an email away and answered any questions we had promptly and professionally. There are many great walks from the house, the local pub is a 30 second walk with many more great pubs and restaurants close by. The fast train from Reading gets you into Paddington in less than 30 minutes. We are returning for the month of August with our grandsons and are greatly looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
House is beautiful luxury bed coverings everything you could want Great pub next door, very peaceful location yet only 10 minute drive to Henley Woul definitely stay again if in location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Spotlessly clean all facilities excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time around
We had a family get together at the house following our first visit 14 months previously. We found the house well prepared this year without the minor issues faced before. The space and facilities worked well for us. It feels as though one is deep in the country while being a manageable distance from a small town, in this case Henley. We will probably not be able to return as the two grandchildren will have outgrown the shared bedroom and it’s bunk beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Stay at Old School House
Old School House is in an ideal location for visiting Henley and nearby National Trust properties. It is very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old school house
Nice house , great to have a lovely pub not 50 feet away, with good food
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful property, everything you needed was there, lovely pub on doorstep.
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Property in Great Location
We loved our stay at the Old School House. It is such a beautiful property and a perfect size for a family. We didn't have to go far to have fun. Trips to Henley and Marlow were magnificent. Thank you Sarah.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and surrounding garden and woods
House was just as the pictures showed - beautiful and fully equipped. Beds were extremely comfortable and the views out the windows were gorgeous. There is an excellent neighborhood pub - The Rising Sun - just down the road (very easy walking distance) with excellent food and very friendly staff. We rented a car and were able to do alot of sightseeing in the surrounding area and Cotswolds, returning every night for dinner at our local pub with no complaints! Can't wait to return and stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home for a family or friends get together
This property definitely has a wow factor on arrival! A gorgeous house, beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean, and well equipped. Lovely big spaces for large family groups or friends to gather and enjoy quality time together - the two large seating areas are particularly helpful. The host, Sarah, was always great at responding to questions and very accommodating. Friendly local pub a stone throw from the property but in no way 'too close' or noisy etc. Great food at the pub too and a good selection for different diets. Some nice country-side/woodland walks straight from the doorstep. My only negative to highlight (which is in no way associated with the property itself) is that while we were there it became apparent that the field directly in front of the property is a meeting point for a local organised hunt group (horseback with dogs). Anyone who has deep reservations against hunts might like to be aware of this. Once again, the property itself and host Sarah were brilliant and the house is beautiful, spacious, warm, and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary week end
Excellent in every way
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a lovely location
A fantastic home for a family get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home in Quiet Attractive Surrounds
Lovely home with many period features. Good garden for playing in. Bedrooms were excellent with quality bedding. Plenty space for us all to relax and chill on our week's stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charmayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house.
Wow! That’s what we said when we walked into the house. The house was so spacious and had everything you needed. The beds were extremely comfy. It’s situated in a perfect location. Rising Sun pub literally round the corner which served great food and drinks. Huge woods behind where the dogs loved to run! Plenty of places to walk to via the woods or roads. Fantastic holiday, would highly recommend and would love to go back to explore more of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fabulous house
We had a great holiday in this lovely house. Everything we needed was here and we loved it. Comfortable beds, lovely and clean, can’t say anything negative at all. Hope to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiggy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
My friends and I had a great stay at this gorgeous countryside home. Beds were unbelievably comfortable and the pub down the road was ideal. Property had everything you needed would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021